Some nights, all I want is a bowl of pasta that doesn’t feel like a food coma waiting to happen. Light summer pastas are the move—bright, breezy, and packed with whatever’s freshest from the farmers market. Think lemony sauces, crisp veggies, maybe a little cheese if we’re feeling fancy. These are the kind of meals that taste like you’re on vacation, even if you’re just sitting in front of a fan.
Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone
This easy shrimp and spinach pasta with mascarpone is rich and creamy and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
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Ricotta Cheese And Broccoli Pasta
Ricotta pasta with roasted broccoli makes a perfect quick weeknight dinner. A lighter, but still flavorful, mac and cheese dish.
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Creamy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad
With all the classic flavors of creamy ranch dressing, salty bacon, and cheddar cheese, this ranch pasta salad is a refreshing crowd pleaser, the perfect summer potluck food.
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Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn
Follow these easy make-ahead steps for shrimp carbonara with grilled corn (it doesn’t have to be grilled) and bacon.
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Cold Antipasto Pasta Salad With Pepperoncini Peppers
This irresistible antipasto pasta salad is EASY to make with a simple homemade dressing, an Italian inspired pasta that’s great for summertime.
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Stuffed Shells With Spinach And Ricotta In Meat Sauce
Stuffed Shells with Spinach, three cheeses, a fabulous tomato sauce, and with either Italian or chicken sausage make for an Italian meal that’s restaurant worthy.
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Classic Southern Macaroni Salad
Classic Southern Macaroni Salad is a summertime comfort food, which is great if you’re craving Southern flavors this summer.
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Rich And Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spaghetti
This delicious chicken mushroom pasta is a blend of tender, juicy chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a mouthwatering tomato-based mushroom sauce.
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Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto
Easy to make basil pesto pasta salad with bow tie pasta is a flavorful, colorful side that’s great for summer picnics or cookouts. It’s one of my favorite easy pasta salad recipes.
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30 Minute Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta With Artichoke Hearts
Mix up pasta night and try Penne with Artichokes and Italian sausage. Artichokes add just the right flavor along with some sun-dried tomatoes for an easy pasta dish you can make in just 30 minutes.
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Summer Pasta Salad With Fresh Peaches
This refreshing summer salad is made with fresh peach slices, sweet corn, juicy grape tomatoes, pine nuts, and your favorite pasta. It’s one of my go-to cold pasta dishes to beat the heat.
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Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
Lemon Chicken Pasta is an easy weeknight dish with tender chicken and a lemony cream sauce. A 30 minute meal you’ll love.
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Cold Lemon Orzo Salad With Shrimp
This cold lemon orzo salad recipe effortlessly marries shrimp, citrus, garlic, and fragrant basil for a quick and easy summer dinner.
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Lemony Cauliflower Pasta Bake With Ricotta Cheese
Creamy cauliflower pasta bake has surprise pockets of ricotta cheese along with lemon and capers and a crispy topping.
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Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad With Walnuts
This easy parsley pesto pasta salad with walnuts is a great summertime salad and incredibly simple to make for any occasion.
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Baked Spaghetti With Creamy Vodka Sauce
Baked spaghetti with vodka sauce is a creamy pasta that makes an easy meal that you can prepare in twenty minutes for a hungry crowd.
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Italian Pasta Salad
This Italian Pasta salad has it all! Tender pasta, salty pepperoni, cubed mozzarella, lots of diced veggies and a homemade garlic dressing.
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Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Pasta
Mediterranean zoodles, ready in 20 minutes. A healthy, alternative to the typical pasta de sardina with artichokes and lemons.
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Spelt Pasta Salad With Salmon
This Salmon Salad with Spelt Pasta is filled with salmon, capers, dill, onions, chives, spelt pasta and tossed with a tangy lemon vinaigrette.
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Easy Sweet Potato Pasta With Creamy Sauce
This creamy sweet potato pasta recipe is made with smooth silken tofu, milk, and sweet potatoes for a rich, velvety sauce.
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Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad
Pesto caprese pasta salad is a huge hit at parties! Serve this delicious dish as a side, salad or appetizer. Fresh and done in 20 min!
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